Fear of Landing

JUNE 28, 2024

The pilot lowered the collective lever by 50%, which decreases the pitch angle of the main rotor blades and thus reduces the lift generated by the rotor. Reducing the lift and decreasing the torque effect helped to stabilize the helicopter. The helicopter, still powered, briefly lifted off again.

Rudder 96

Rudder Tail Lift Knot 96

Northstar VFR

JULY 21, 2024

As air flows over it, a force like lift results, and the tail is pulled in the opposite direction of the deflection. But instead of an upward force of lift on a wing, it’s a horizontal force pushing the tail of the plane causing the nose of the plane to move left and right. Why is this? This is called adverse yaw.

Rudder 52

Rudder Airplanes Pilot Stability 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

We tried lifting the rear of the floats to increase the buoyancy offered by the larger front float chambers. The airplane began to torque to the left, and I was just about to pull the power to idle before the left wing hit the nearby tree when the left float let go, and we jumped forward into deeper water.

Airplanes 78

Airplanes Tail Torque Pilot 78

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

We tried lifting the rear of the floats to increase the buoyancy offered by the larger front float chambers. The airplane began to torque to the left, and I was just about to pull the power to idle before the left wing hit the nearby tree when the left float let go, and we jumped forward into deeper water.

Airplanes 76

Airplanes Tail Torque Pilot 76

Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

Then he followed the installation procedure, including the mast nut torque application. The mast nut torque application is a critical procedure, which ensures that the rotor assembly remains attached to the main rotor mast. He asked a mechanic to come and verify the mast nut torque.

Torque 76

Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 76